The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-25
ESTABLISHED 1850.
j. III. EsTILL, Editor and Proprietor. :
OPENING THE REICHSTAG
THE SPEECH FROM THE THRONE
SOMEWHAT VAGUE.

Europe's Peace Dwelt on in Glittering
Generalities But No Notice Taken of
the Blood-Red Sun of Russo
Austrian War Just Dawning in the
East.
BERLIN, Nov. 24-The Reichstag was
opened to-day Minister Won Boetticher
read the speech from the throne The
speech was substantially as follows: "Germa-
uyin her foreign policy, has successfully en-
deagored to strengthen the peace of Europe
bv the cultivation of friendly relations with
al of the powers, by treaties and al
liances aiming to avert the dan
gers of war, and to jointly oppose
any unjust attacks. Germany has
no aggressive tendencies; she has no wants
10 be satisfied through victorious wars. An
unchristian disposition to surprise neighbor-
ing peoples is foreign to the German nature
and to the constitution of the empire. The
military organization of the country is not
calculated to disturb the peace of her neigh
bors by arbitrary attacks. Germany is
strong in parrying surprises and in defend
ing her independence. She wishes to be-
posure every danger.
A SERIOUS TINE.
"The reopening of the Reichstag comes at
a serious time. The grave complaint with
which the Crown Prince has been visited
fills the mind not only of the Emperor, but
also of his august allies and the whole of
Germany, with anxious care. Nothing that
human science and knowledge and careful
tending can do will be left undone Our
cries and prayers, however, are directed to-
ward God, whose DEGREES rule the destinies
of nations as well as the life of the indi
vidual man. A firm confidence in God in
the faithful fulfllment of duty has been in
all especially grave moments our tried sup
port.
IMPROVED FINANCES.
"Our people now also enable us to give
Justice to labors awaiting legislation. There
has been gratifying improvement in the
financial condition of the country, and it is
expected that next year will show a
surplus of nearly 50,000,000 marks. Bills
viii be introduced aboishing compulsory
contributions on the part of officers and
imperial officials to the widows and orphans
fund; increasing corn duties; modifying the
Iandwehr and Landstrom system so that
it viii be considerably strengthened; re-
lating to the insurance Of artisans in cases
Of old age and sickness; modifying the
friendly societies law with regard to the
sale of wine; temporarily prolonging the
Austro-German treaty, and ra6ifying
treaties of commerce with some of the
American States.n
THE ATTENDANCE.
One hundred aad fifty deputies were pres
ont The places reserved for the members
Of the court were not occupied In the
Diplomatic Gallery there We're only few
military attaches, but the public galleries
We're crowded.
At noon the members of the Bundesrath
entered the White Hall, which was illumi-
mated, and took positions on the left of the
throne.
During the reading of the speech Minister
Won BOetticher was often interrupted by
applause and enthusiastic cheers. At the
close Herr Won Boettcher, having declared
the Reichstag open, Herr Wedell Piesdorff,
President Of the body, called for cheers for
the Emperor, which were given with enthu-
slaSm.
THE OPENING ADDRESS.
The President in his opening address, al
luded to the serious illness of the Crown
Prince and the grief of the country over his
fate Anxiety concerning his condition
reegated all other thoughts to the back
ground. The members would join, the Pres
ldent said, in expressing their sorrow, and
declaring that they placed their confidence
N Gods grace an mercy, He asked au-
thority to convey these sentiments to the
Emperor, and send the following telegram
to the Crown Prince: ''The I{eichstag, in
profound reverence and cordial love, thinks
of your imperial highness. May God pro
tect your precious life, and preserve it for
the salvation Of the Fatherland"
The Deputies listened TO the address stand
ing, and unanimously approved the Presi-
dents suggestions.
COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.
The National Gazette, commenting on
the speech from the throne, says it hopes the
effects of the peaceful policy Of which the
message treats may be multiplied as the ses-
SION proceeds, and that more explicit state
ments ma G in the Reichstag regarding
tiermany's foreign relations, may establish
the fact that the European situation is grow
ing clearer.
The Berlin Post is dissatisfied because of
tle Vagueness of the reference to foreign
aiialrs at time when ''the red sun of a
russo Austrian war is visible in the morn
lag sky The expenditure for imperial
ornaments is estimated in the Budget at
oO%, 4G5,0l6 marks, including q 100000 for
completing strategetic railways.
THE EFFECT ON THE BoURsE.
On the Bourse to-day prices were strong
at the opening, bnt receded toward the
close. The reaction was partly due to the
Lmperol's speech failing to meet expecta-
Iions regarding the relations with the Gar.
russian securities fell one-half of l per
cent. and other securities threeeighths of l
Per cent Austrian credit declined marks.
Money was easier